Asian history
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Why you should take A Thousand Miles to Graceland for a spin.
Read Essay →: Why you should take A Thousand Miles to Graceland for a spin.Another year, another Good Reads Challenge goal, and I’m so happy to get the year started with the first novel…
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What’s up, doc? The cutest new baby gifts for the Year of the Rabbit.
Read Essay →: What’s up, doc? The cutest new baby gifts for the Year of the Rabbit.Today marks the beginning of the Year of the Rabbit in the Chinese zodiac and after last year’s “Year of…
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Being mixed race in America, with author Lauren Kung Jessen | Spawned Episode 291
Read Essay →: Being mixed race in America, with author Lauren Kung Jessen | Spawned Episode 291As a mixed-race Chinese American, I’ve struggled to feel a sense of belonging. I grew up feeling more accepted by…
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Sweet new baby gifts for The Year of the Tiger (it’s the cream of the fight…)
Read Essay →: Sweet new baby gifts for The Year of the Tiger (it’s the cream of the fight…)I am not Chinese by heritage, but I still love baby gifts that reflects the Chinese zodiac. So with the…
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7 must-read children’s books about inspiring Asian-Americans you may not know
Read Essay →: 7 must-read children’s books about inspiring Asian-Americans you may not knowWhen it comes to creating empathy and developing a commitment to justice and respect in my children, I tend to…
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What you can do to fight anti-Asian racism and xenophobia
Read Essay →: What you can do to fight anti-Asian racism and xenophobiaThe beginning of 2021 feels just as heavy as 2020, with the pandemic still in full force, and then our…
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2021 inauguration activities and events for kids and families: Lots of ways to watch, learn, and celebrate with your kids
Read Essay →: 2021 inauguration activities and events for kids and families: Lots of ways to watch, learn, and celebrate with your kidsAs we move on from the worst president of all time, some wonderful organizations are coming together to help us…
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3 new books for kids that make you proud to be American
Read Essay →: 3 new books for kids that make you proud to be AmericanWith July 4th coming, up, this is a time my family often discusses what it means to be American, how…
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6 fantastic new children’s and YA books to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
Read Essay →: 6 fantastic new children’s and YA books to celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage MonthMay is Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, which is a great excuse to dive into some fantastic new…
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7 parent bloggers share their own immigrant and refugee stories, and they’re wonderful.
Read Essay →: 7 parent bloggers share their own immigrant and refugee stories, and they’re wonderful.We talk a lot about how to create more kindness and empathy in our kids, when it comes to all…